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PROCEEDINGS 


OF  THE 


CONVENTION  OF  TEACHERS 


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BURKE,  BOYKIN  &  CO.,  STEAM  BOOK  AND  JOB  PRINTERS. 

1863. 


George  Washington  Flowers 
Memorial  Collection 

DUKE  UNIVERSITY  LIBRARY 


ESTABLISHED  BY  THE 

FAMILY  OF 

COLONEL  FLOWERS 


PROCEEDINGS. 


The  Convention  met  according  to  previous  notice,  at  10,  A. 
M.,  in  the  City  Hall,  and  was  organized  temporarily,  by  call- 
ing Dr.  R.  W.  Gibbes,  of  Columbia,  S.  C,  to  the  Chair,  and 
requesting  Lieut.  Patrick  of  the  same  place,  to  act  as  Secre- 
tary. 

The  meeting  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  Dr.  Reynolds, 
of  Columbia,  S.  C. 

The  Chairman  then  read  the  following  resolution,  adopted 
by  the  State  Educational  Association  of  North  Carolina,  at 
their  meeting,  October,  1862. 

Resolved,  That  this  Association  recommend  a  general  convention  of  the  teach- 
ers of  the  Confederate  States,  to  be  held  at on 1863,  to  take  into 

consideration  the  best  means  for  supplying  the  necessary  text-books  for  schools 
and  colleges,  and  for  uniting  their  efforts  for  the  advancement  of  education  in 
the  Confederacy ;  and  that  the  Executive  Committee  of  the  Association  be  di- 
rected to  correspond  with  teachers  in  the  various  States  on  the  subject. 

Under  which  resolution  the  Committee  selected  Columbia, 
S.  C,  as  the  place  of  meeting. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Smythe,  of  1ST.  C,  it  was — 

Resolved,  unanimously,  That  the  Chairman  be  requested  to  invite  all  gentle- 
men interested  in  the  objects  of  the  Convention,  to  unite  with  us  and  take  part 
in  our  deliberations. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Sterling,  of  K  C,  the  delegates  then  pro- 
ceeded to  enroll  their  names. 

It  was  resolved,  on  motion,  that  the  ladies  be  invited  to  at- 
tend our  sessions. 

The  Convention,  on  motion  of  Mr.  Palmer,  of  N.  C,  then 
adjourned  to  meet  at  8  o'clock,  P.  M. 

R.  W.  GIBBES,  Chairman. 
Jno.  B.  Patrick,  Secretary. 


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Apeil  28th,  1863. 

The  Convention  met  pursuant  to  adjournment,  at  8  o'clock 
P.  M.,  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Kev.  H.  M.  Mood. 

The  delegates  not  present  at  last  meeting,  then  proceeded  to 
enroll  their  names. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  Sterling,  of  N.  C,  it  was — 

Resolved,  unanimously,  That  the  teachers  and  friends  of  education  here  as- 
sembled, do  organize  themselves  into  a  permanent  Educational  Association  for 
the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

On  motion  of  Eev.  C.  H.  Wiley,  of  K  C.,— 

Resolved,  unanimously,  That  a  Committee  of  one  from  each  State  represented, 
be  appointed  by  the  Chairman  to  report  a  permanent  Constitution  and  By-Laws 
for  the  government  of  the  Association. 

The  Chair  announced  the  following  as  the  Committee : 

Rev.  C.  H.  WILEY, North  Carolina, 

W.  T.  DAVIS, Virginia. 

Prof.  J.  L.  REYNOLDS,.. .  .South  Carolina. 

J.  F.  CANtf, Georgia. 

S.  T.  PEACE, Alabama, 

W.  H.  STRATTON, Louisiana. 

The  Committee  having  withdrawn  for  consultation,  Mr. 
Sterling  of  N.  C,  offered  the  following  resolution,  which  was 
adopted  : 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  one  from  each  State  represented  in  this  Asso- 
ciation, be  appointed  to  take  into  consideration  the  general  interests  of  educa- 
tion in  the  Confederate  States,  and  the  supply  of  our  schools  with  text-booksr 
and  to  report  by  resolution  or  otherwise. 

The  following  were  appointed  the  Committee : 

Prof.  R.  STERLING, North  Carolina. 

W.    T.    DAVIS, ..Virginia. 

Prof.  H.  M.  MOOD, South  Carolina. 

J.  STODDARD, Georgia. 

S.  T.  PEACE, Alabama. 

W.  H.  STRATTON, Louisiana, 

Letters  from  President  Davis  and  Governor  Vance,  of  1ST. 
C,  were  read  and  ordered  to  be  published  with  the  proceedings 
of  this  body.  Letters  were  also  received  from  the  following 
gentlemen,  regretting  that  they  could  not  be  present. 

L.  P.  Orr,  Martin  Institute,  Jefferson,  Georgia. 

Kev.  S.  R.  Talmadge,  D.  D.,  President  Oglethorpe  Univer- 
sity, Georgia. 


CONVENTION    OF    TEACHERS.  3 

Eev.  A.  C.  Dayton,  President  Dayton  High  School,  Lafay- 
ette, Georgia. 

A.  Preot,  President  Farmville  Female  College,  Virginia. 

Charles  Campbell,  Principal  Anderson  Seminary,  Peters- 
burg, Virginia. 

Rev.  T.  W.  Tobery,  Prof.  Judson  Female  Institute,  Marion, 
Alabama. 

The  Chairman  then  read  a  memorial  from  the  ladies  of 
Atlanta,  Ga.,  in  reference  to  the  "Home  for  Invalid  Ladies," 
and  called  attention  to  the  circulars  accompanying  it — all  of 
which  was,  on  motion,  ordered  to  be  placed  on  the  table  for 
the  consideration  of  the  members. 

The  Committee  on  Constitution  and  By-Laws,  reported 
through  their  Chairman,  that  they  have  drawn  up  a  Constitu- 
tion but  that  they  had  not  deemed  it  expedient  to  frame  by-laws 
at  the  present  stage  of  the  proceedings,  which  report  was,  on 
motion,  received. 

On  motion,  the  Constitution  was  then  taken  up,  article  by 
article,  and  adopted. 

CONSTITUTION. 

Article  1.  This  Association  shall  be  called  "  The  Educa- 
tional Association  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America,"  and 
its  object  shall  be,  to  promote  the  educational  interest  of  the 
country. 

Art.  2.  The  officers  of  the  Association  shall  consist  of  a 
President,  one  Vice-President  from  each  State,  a  Recording 
and  a  Corresponding  Secretary,  and  a  Treasurer ;  and  these 
officers  shall  be  elected  by  the  Association,  for  one  year  or 
until  their  successors  are  chosen. 

Art.  8.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  President  of  the  Asso- 
ciation to  preside  at  its  meetings,  and  to  discharge  such  other 
duties  as  shall  appertain  to  his  office  ;  and  he  shall,  at  the  ex- 
piration of  his  term  deliver  an  address  before  the  Association. 

Art.  4.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Vice-Presidents  to  pre- 
side, in  the  order  they  are  named,  in  the  absence  of  the  Pres- 
ident 

Art.  5.  The  Recording  Secretary  shall  keep  a  permanent 


4  PROCEEDINGS   OF   THE 

record  of  its  proceedings,  and  list  of  its  members,  and  shall 
perform  such  other  duties  as  are  incident  to  his  office. 

Art.  6.  The  Corresponding  Secretary  shall  assist  the  Re- 
cording Secretary  in  keeping  the  minutes  of  the  Association, 
and  shall  conduct  such  correspondence  as  the  body  or  its 
President  may  direct. 

Art.  7.  The  Treasurer  shall  receive  and  keep  the  funds  of 
the  Association,  subject  to  its  orders,  and  make  no  disburse- 
ments except  on  the  order  of  the  President,  countersigned  by 
the  Recording  Secretary ;  and  he  shall,  at  the  end  of  his  termf 
make  a  report  of  all  moneys  received  and  paid  out  by  him, 
and  deliver  to  his  successor  the  funds  in  his  hands. 

Art.  8.  Any  male  citizen  of  the  Confederate  States,  who 
may  be  engaged  in  the  profession  of  teaching,  or  who  has,  in 
any  way,  identified  himself  with  the  educational  interests  of 
the  country,  may  become  a  member  of  this  Association,  in 
the  following  manner,  to  wit :  He  must  be  nominated  at  an 
annual  meeting  by  a  member  of  this  body,  elected  by  a  ma- 
jority of  the  votes  then  present,  and  sign  this  Constitution. 

Art.  9.  Each  member  of  this  Association  shall  annually 
pay  to  its  Treasurer  such  a  sum  as  shall  be  determined  by  the 
By-Laws. 

Art.  10.  The  Association  shall  hold  an  annual  meeting  at 
such  times  and  places  as  it  may  designate. 

Art.  11.  This  Constitution  may  be  amended  at  any  annual 
meeting  by  a  vote  of  two-thirds  of  the  members  present ;  and 
a  quorum  to  do  business,  shall  consist  of  any  ten  members 
representing  not  less  than  three  States. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  S.  H.  Wiley,  of  K  C,  it  was— 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  one  from  each  State  represented,  be  appointed 
to  nominate  permanent  officers  for  the  Association. 

The  President  appointed  the  following  committee : 

S.  H.  WILEY, North  Carolina. 

G.  B.  TAYLOR Virginia. 

"W.  CURTIS, South  Carolina. 

J.  R.  MAYSON Georgia. 

G.  D.  HINES Alabama, 

W.  C.  STRATTON Louisiana. 


CONVENTION   OF   TEACHERS. 


On  motion,  the  Association  adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow 
at  9  A.  M. 

fit.  W.  GIBBES,  Chairman. 
Jno.  B.  Patrick,  Secretary. 


April  29th,  1863. 
The  Association  met  pursuant  to  adjournment,  at  9  o'clock, 
A.  M.,  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Eev.  Dr.  Curtis,  of 
South  Carolina. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  approved. 
The  Committee  on  permanent  organization,    reported  the 
following  nominations  for  officers,   who  were  elected  unani- 
mously, by  acclamation : 

Rev.  J.  L.  REYNOLDS,  D.  D.,  South  Carolina,  President. 

W.  T.  DAVIS, Virginia. 

Rey.  C.  H.  WILEY,  N.  Carolina. 
Dr.  R,  W.  GIBBES,  S.  Carolina.,  T 

J.STODDARD Georgia. 

S.  T.  PEACE Alabama. 

TV.  H.  STRATT0N,  Louisiana. 
T.  SUMNER  STEVENS,  Georgia— Recording  Secretary. 
W.  J.  PALMER,  North  Carolina — Corresponding  Secretary. 
Lieut.  J.  B.  PATRICK,  South  Carolina— Treasurer. 

Dr.  Eeynolds  having,  in  appropriate  terms,  expressed  to  the 
Association  his  full  appreciation  of  the  honor  conferred,  as- 
sumed the  duties  of  the  office  to  which  he  was  elected. 

The  Committee  on  General  Interests  of  Education  and  Text 
Books,  made  a  report  which,  being  received,. after  some  dis- 
cussion, was  recommitted. 

The  following  resolution  was  offered  by  Dr.  J.  H.  Gibbons, 
of  North  Carolina : 

Resolved,  That  it  be  recommended  by  this  Convention,  to  introduce  the  Con- 
stitution of  the  Confederate  States  as  a  text-book  in  all  public  schools. 

The  report  was  referred  to  the  Committee  on  General  In- 
terests of  Education,  &c. 

Letters  were  then  read  by  Dr.  Gibbes,  from  Prof.  C.  Martin, 
of  Hampden  Sidney  College,  Va.,  which  were  referred  to  same 
committee. 

A  call  being  made  on  the  members  of  the  Assciation  for 
information  as  to  the  efforts  being  made,  and  the  facilities  for 


6  PROCEEDINGS   OF   THE 

obtaining  a  supply  of  Southern  text-books,  the  remainder  of 
the  morning  was  consumed  by  the  Delegates  from  Virginia 
and  N.  Carolina,  in  giving  to  the  Association  much  interesting 
information. 

Eight  additional  names  were  registered  this  morning. 

On  motion,  the  Association  adjourned  until  3-J  P.  M. 


*     AFTERNOON  SESSION. 

The  Association  resumed  business  at  the  time  designated. 

The  call  upon  the  States  for  information  in  regard  to  text- 
books, was  continued.  After  the  reception  of  interesting  re- 
ports from  Delegates  of  South  Carolina,  Georgia  and  Alabama, 
there  arose  an  irregular  discussion  on  text-books  and 'systems 
of  instruction,  which  continued  until  the  re-appearance  of  the 
Committee  on  Educational  Interests.  The  remainder  of  the 
afternoon  was  consumed  in  a  discussion  of  the  resolutions 
contained  in  the  report  of  said  committee.  At  a  late  hour ' 
the  Association  adjouned  to  meet  at  8  P.  M. 


April  29th,  ,8  P.  M. 

The  resolutions  reported  by  the  Committee  being'still  under 
consideration,  a  motion  was  made  by  Dr.  Curtis;  that  the 
subject-matter  of  debate  be  committed  to  Messrs.  Woodrow, 
Wiley  and  Sterling.  The  resolution  was  adopted.  The  Com- 
mittee having  retired  for  business,  during  their  absence  the 
following  resolutions  were  passed. 

By  Mr.  S.  H.  Wiley,  of  N.  C— 

Resolved,  1st.  That  one  representative  from  each  State  be  appointed  to  make 
arrangements  with  officers  of  railroads,  and  other  companies,  for  the  transpor- 
tation of  members  to  and  from  the  meetings  of  this  association. 

2d.  That  the  same  members  give  to  the  Corresponding  Secretary  and  other 
officers  of  this  Association  such  information  as  may  be  desired. 

B^  the  Committee  on  General  Interests  of  Education,  &c. — 

Resolved,  That  this  Association  learns  with  high  gratification  the  fact  that  so 
many  persons  are  engaged  in  preparing  and  publishing  books  suited  to  the  wel- 
fare and  demands  of  this  Confederacy. 

Resolved,  That  the  authorities  of  the  several  States  be  earnestly  requested  by 
this  Association  to  give  their  attention  to  the  importance  of  educating  for  teach- 


CONVENTION   OF  TEACHERS.  7 

ers  in  our  schools,  worthy  young  men,  who,  by 'the  misfortunes  of  war,  are 
rendered  unfit  for  manual  labor. 

Resolved,  That  the  Delegates  from  those  States  which  have  no  system  of  pub- 
lic education,  be  requested  to  urge  upon  the  Executives  and  Legislatures  of 
their  respective  States,  the  organization  of  such  a  system,  and  the  appointment 
of  a  Superintendent  of  Common  Schools. 

By  Mr.  Wells,  of  S.  C— 

Resolved,  That  to  strengthen  the  influence  of  this  Association,  and  further  the 
cause  of  education,  we  do  earnestly  recommend  the  organization  of  a  Teacher's 
Association  in  each  State  of  the  Confederacy. 

By  Mr.  Cann,  of  Georgia — 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  shall  be  appointed,  of  which  the  Presi- 
dent shall  be  Chairman,  to  select  subjects  for  discussion  at  the  next  annual 
meeting,  and  to  announce  the  pa  me  in  the  public  call  for  t|he  meeting  of  the 
Association,  and  the  order  in  which  they  shall  be  brought  up — which  shall  be 
given  at  least  two  months  prior  to  said  meeting.  Whereupon,  the  President 
appointed  T.  J.  Wells,  of  South  Carolina,  and  R.  Sterling,  of  North  Carolina. 

By  Mr.  Mallon,  of  Georgia — 

Resolved,  That  the  Vice-Presidents  of  the  Association  shall  constitute  a  com- 
mittee, whose  duty  shall  be,  to  procure  the  services  of  two  persons  to  deliver 
addresses  on  educational  subjects  before  the  Association  at  its  next  annual 
meeting. 

The  Committee  on  Educational  Interests  and  Text-Books, 
reported  through  their  Chairman  the  following  preamble  and 
resolutions,  which  were  unanimously  adopted : 

The  Committee  appointed  on  the  General  Interests  of  Edu- 
cation in  the  Confederate  States  of  America,  and  on  the  sub- 
ject of  supplying  our  schools  with  text-books,  respectfully 
offer  the  following  report : 

The  Educational  Association  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America,  assembled  at  Columbia,  S.  C,  being  ardently  attach- 
ed to  the  rights,  interests  and  honor  of  each  State  and  of  the 
Confederate  States,  and  profoundly  sympathizing  with  the 
country  in  its  righteous  efforts  to  maintain  its  independence, 
would  remind  all  the  teachers  and  friends  of  education  in  the 
Confederacy,  that  the  war  in  which  we  are  engaged  requires 
for  its  successful  prosecution  active  and  competent  laborers  in 
all  those  departments  which,  under  God,  constitute  the  wealth 
and  strength  of  a  nation ;  not  the  least  important  of  which  is 
the  school-room. 

Whatever  our  circumstances  may  be,  there  will  be  children 


8  PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE 

at  home  who  can  be  usefully  employed  only  in  study ;  and 
while  the  casualties  of  war  are  carrying  off  the  present  adult 
generation,  which,  under  any  circumstances,  would  not  be 
long  on  the  stage  of  action,  it  is  of  the  utmost  importance  that 
those  who  are  to  succeed  them  should  be  able  to  appreciate 
the  greatness  of  the  trusts  committed  to  their  hands.  And, 
while  this  is  so,  it  should  also  be  remembered  that  it  is  in  the 
school-room  that  the  mind  of  the  State  is  prepared  for  the 
development  of  its  material  and  moral  resources,  and  for  the 
skillful  application  of  them  to  its  support  and  defence.  This 
Association,  animated  with  unconquerable  faith  in  the  resources 
of  the  Confederate  States,  cannot  doubt  the  ability  of  the 
people  to  maintain  their  intellectual,  industrial,  commercial 
and  political  independence,  if  each  class  of  the  community, 
with  an  humble  trust  in  God,  and  a  sincere  desire  to  walk  in 
the  ways  of  that  righteousness  which  exalteth  a  nation,  will 
diligently  devote  itself  to  those  means  which  can  be  employed 
with  most  effect  for  such  a  result.  The  Association,  therefore, 
adopts  the  following  resolutions : 

Resolved,  That,  considering  our  former  dependence  for  books,  for  teachers  and 
for  manufacturers,  on  those  who  now  seek  our  subjugation,  it  is  especially  incum- 
bent on  this  Association  to  encourage  and  foster  a  spirit  of  home  enterprise  and 
self-reliance. 

Resolved,  That  in  this  time  of  peril  and  trial,  we  recognize  in  our  educational 
systems  an  important  interest  of  the  country,  which,  next  to  a  pure  religious 
faith,  contributes  most  to  the  greatness  of  the  present  and  the  hope  of  the  future ; 
and  that  they  should  be  maintained  with  energy,  for  the  sake,  both  of  the  ben- 
eficial results  to  us  and  to  our  posterity,  and  as  an  illustration  to  the  world  of 
the  civilization  of  the  people  of  the  Confederate  States. 

Resolved,  That  the  unexampled  heroism  and  devotion  of  our  soldiers,  impera- 
tively demand  of  those  to  whom  is  committed  the  mental  and  moral  develop- 
ment of  our  infant  Republic,  corresponding  exertions  in  their  appropriate  sphere. 
And  the  more  effectually  to  carry  out  the  spirit  of  these  resolutions,  this  Associ- 
ation, collectively  and  individually,  pledge  themselves  to  the  following  action  : 
1st.  To  endeaver  to  lead  the  public  mind  by  means  consistent  with  the  purposes 
of  this  body,  to  just  views  in  regard  to  the  true  "elements  of  national  strength. 
2d.  To  regard  all  classes  of  schools  as  identified  in  their  general  interests ;  and 
to  watch  over  our  State  educational  systems  with  sleepless  solicitude.  3d.  To 
encourage  our  own  citizens  by  every  means  in  our  power,  to  prepare  and  pub- 
lish suitable  text-books  for  our  schools ;  and  in  all  cases  where  such  books  are 
of  equal  merit  with  foreign  works,  to  give  them  the  decided  preference. 


CONVENTION  OF  TEACHERS.  9 

The  following  by-law  was  offered  by  Mr.  S.  Lander,  and 
passed : 

Each,  member  shall  annually  pay  two  dollars  to  the  Treas- 
urer, on  the  payment  of  which,  the  President  shall  issue  to 
him,  if  desired,  a  certificate  of  his  membership. 

On  motion,  the  Association  adjourned  until  10  A.  M.,  of 
the  following  day. 

J.  L.  REYNOLDS,  D.  D.,  President. 

T.  Sumner  Stevens,  Secretary. 

April,  30th,  1863. 

The  Association  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev.  Mr.  Lan- 
der, of  N.  Carolina. 

The  minutes  of  the  previous  day  were  read  and  confirmed. 

Mr.  Sterling.  Chairman  of  committee,  presented  the  fol- 
lowing, which  unanimously  passed. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  refered  a  resolution  in  regard 
to  the  use  of  the  Constitution  of  the  Confederate  States  of 
America  as  a  school-book,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following 
resolution  : 

Resolved,  That  authors  and  publishers  of  School  Readers  be  requested  to  in- 
sert in  their  publications,  the  Constitution  of  the  Confederate  States  of  America. 

The  following  resolution,  by  same  committee,  was  also 
passed : 

Resolved,  That  it  is  inexpedient  and  impracticable  at  present,  for  this  Associa- 
tion to  examine  a  report  upon  text-books  for  schools,  either  by  committee  or 
otherwise. 

The  following  resolutions  were  passed : 
By  Rev.  S.  H.  Wiley,  N.  C— 

Resolved,  That  all  authors  and  Publisher  of  books  in  the  Confederate  States 
of  America  be  requested  to  send  to  the  Corresponding  Secretary,  a  copy  of  such 
works,  and  that  the  Secretary  report  the  same  to  the  annual  meetings  of  the 
Association. 

Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  one  from  each  State  represented,  be  appointed 
by  the  President  to  prepare  for  publication  in  the  newspapers,  a  summary  of 
our  proceedings,  and  to  invite  the  co-operation  of  the  teachers  and  friends  of 
education  in  the  Confederacy,  in  the  action  of  this  Association. 
Rev.  S.  H.  WILEY, . .  N.  Carolina. 
Rev.  Cr.  B.  TAYLOR,  Virginia. 

T.  J.  WELLS, S.  Carolina.  . 

J.STODDARD Georgia. 

J.  W.  PRATT, Alabama. 

B  W.  H.  STRATTON, . .  Louisiana. 


10  PROCEEDINGS   OF  THE 

By  Mr.  Lancaster,  of  Ga. — 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  Three  be  appointed  to  prepare  an  address  to 
the  teachers  and  friends  of  education  throughout  the  Confederacy,  Which  shall 
express  the  views  of  this  Association,  in  reference  to  the  educational  interests  of 
the  country. 

Pkof.  JOS.  Le  CONTE,  S.  Carolina.  \ 

Dr.  J.  WOODROW,...  S.Carolina.  (-Committee. 

J.  STODDARD, Georgia.       j 

By  Eev.  H.  M.  Mood,  S.  C.— 

Resolved,  That  the  members  of  this  Convention  are  gratified  to  know  that  the 
North  Carolina  Journal  of  Education,  published  in  Greensboro,  N.  C,  success- 
fully struggled  through  the  difficulties  of  seven  years,  survives  in  a  flourishing 
condition,  and  that  we  cordially  recommend  it  to  the  attention  of  the  people  of 
this  Confederacy. 

By  Dr.  fin.  Curtis,  S.  C.— 

Resolved,  That  it  be  referred  to  a  Special  Committee  consisting  of  one  from 
each  State  represented  in  this  Association,  to  consider  maturely,  and  after  con- 
ferring with  the  schools  and  teachers  of  the  Confederacy,  to  report  at  the  next 
meeting  of  this  body,  a  general  course  of  studies  for  male  schools  and  for  female 
schools  and  colleges,  to  be  recommended  by  them  throughout  this  Confederacy. 

Dr.  CURTIS, S.  Carolina, 

J.    W.  PRATT,....   Alabama. 
G.B.TAYLOR,...   Virginia.       ^^^ 
C.  H.    WILEY,....  N.  Carolina. 
W.  H.  STRATTON,  Louisiana, 
T.  H.  MAYSON, . . .   Georgia. 

By  Eev.  A.  G.  Stacy,  N.  C.— 

Resolved,  That  a  Committee  of  Three  be  appointed  by  the  Chair,  to  report  to 
the  next  annual  meeting  of  the  Association,  as  to  how  far  the  Bible  should  be 
introduced  as  a  text-book  into  schools  and  colleges. 

A.  G.  STACY, ...  N.  Carolina.  \ 

WM.  BINGHAM,  N.Carolina.  (-Committee. 

J.  H.  CARLISLE,  S.  Carolina,  ) 

By  request,  Eev.  C.  H.  Wiley,  Superintendent  Common 
Schools  North  Carolina,  made  an  interesting  statement,  giving 
his  experience  in  relation  to  the  formation  of  State  Educa- 
tional Associations,  and  the  manner  of  conducting  them. 

In  compliance  with  a  resolution  offered  yesterday,  the  fol- 
lowing members  were  appointed  on  the  committee  to  aid  the 
Corresponding  Seoretary. 

W,  T.  DAVIS, Virginia, 

Prof.  PRATT, Alabama. 

H.  M.   MOOD, S.  Carolina. 

"W.  H.  STRATTON, Louisiana. 

S.  H.  WILEY, N.  Carolina, 

J.  F.  CANN, Georgia, 


CONVENTION   OF   TEACHERS.  11 

A  communication  was  read  from  E.  T.  Joynes,  Prof.  Greek 
Literature,  William  and  Mary's  College,  Virginia,  containing 
some  valuable  suggestions  in  relation  to  the  object  and  aims 
of  the  Association,  and  the  best  method  of  accomplishing 
them. 

On  motion  of  Mr.  T.  J.  Wells,  of  S.  C,  it  was 

Resolved,  That  we  have  heard  with  patriotic  pride  the  reports  of  gentlemen 
from  the  several  States,  on  the  subject  of  Southern  School  Books. 

Resolved,  That  the  Chair  appoint  one  representative  from  each  State  to  obtain 
a  list  of  such  books  as  have  been  stated  to  be  published  by  Southern  houses,  as, 
also,  a  list  of  such  as  are  prepared  or  being  prepared  for  the  press,  and  that 
said  lists  be  handed  to  the  Secretary  to  be  spread  upon  the  minutes  of  this  Asso- 
ciation. 

Under  the  second  resolution,  the  Chair  appointed  the  fol- 
lowing gentlemen  : 

THOS.  HUME,  Jr..  .  .Virginia. 

S.  LANDER N.  Carolina. 

T.  J.  WELLS,   S.  Carolina. 

J.  F.  CANN, Georgia. 

G.  D.  HINES, Alabama. 

W.  H.  STRATTON,  Louisiana. 

The  list  given  below,  may  not  include  all  the  works  pub- 
lished in  the  different  States,  as  only  those  are  mentioned 
which  were  brought  to  the  immediate  notice  of  the  Associa- 
tion. 

FROM   VIRGINIA. 

Prof.  Charles  Martin,  of  Hampden  Sidney  College,   reports 
that  be  has  on  hand,  and  will  publish  as  soon  as  possible : 
A  First  Book  in  both  Latin  and  Greek, 
A  Book  of  Exercises  in  each, 
A  Grammar  in  each. 
These  he  intends  to  follow  with  a  Reader  in  each. 
Rev.  Geo.  B.  Taylor,   of  Staunton,  has  projected  a  Child's 
History  of  the  War,  and  a  Series  of  Historical  and  Descrip- 
tive Sketches  of  the  Southern  States  for  the  young. 

Other  works  are  in  course  of  preparation  by  teachers  whose 
names  we  are  not  authorized  to  mention,  viz  : 
A  Moral  Philosophy, 

A  Series  of  works  in  the  Higher  Mathematics, 
An  Elementary  Arithmetic. 


12  PROCEEDINGS   OF   THE 

Crozet's  Arithmetic,  a  work  of  great  merit,  is  published  by 
a  Kichmond  firm,  and  an  Elementary  Spelling  Book,  by  Geo. 
L.  Bidgood,  Richmond. 

FROM   NORTH   CAROLINA. 

Sterling,  Campbell  &  Albright,  of  Greensboro',  report  as 
already  published, 

Our  Own  Primer, 

Our  Own  Spelling  Book, 

Our  Own  First  Reader, 

Our  Own  Second  Reader, 

Our  Own  Third  Reader. 
They  have  now  in  press, 

Our  Own  High  School  Grammar, 

Our  Own  Primary  Grammar, 

Our  Own  Elementary  Grammar, 

Our  Own  Arithmetic. 
There  are  also  in  preparation  for  them, 

Our  Own  Fourth  Reader, 

Our  Own  Fifth  Reader, 

Our  Own  Primary  Geography, 

Our  Own  Primary  Arithmetic, 

Elements  of  Logic, 

A  First  Latin  Book. 
From  North  Carolina  a  list  of  writing  books  is  also  an- 
nounced as  in  preparation. 

The  Dixie  Primer,  and  a  First  Book  in  Composition  are 
now  out. 

There  is  now  ready  for  the  press, 

A  Grammar  of  the  Latin  Language,  for  the  use  of  schools, 
with  Exercises  and  Yocabulary,   by  Wm.  Bingham, 
of  the  Bingham  School,  Oaks,  N.  C. 
In  preparation  by  the  same, 

Caesar's  Commentaries,  with  Notes  and  Vocabulary. 

Sallust,  with  Notes  and  Yocabulary. 

FROM   SOUTH   CAROLINA. 

There  are  in  preparation  by  J.  L.  Reynolds,  D.  D.,  of  S.  C. 
College : 

A  Latin  Grammar, 


CONVENTION  OF  TEACHERS.  13 

A  Latin  %Reader, 

A  Latin  Dictionary, 

Selections  from  the  Classics,  with  Notes, 

The  Bucolics  and  ^Eneid  of  Virgil, 

Horace. 
In  preparation  by  Rev.  B.  W.  Whilden, 

A  First  Reader, 

A  Second  Reader. 
In  preparation  by  Prof.  J.  L.  Holmes,  of  Laurens, 

An  Elementary  Book  on  Natural  Philosophy. 
Rev.  C.  E.  Leverett  has  in  preparation, 

A  Latin  Reader, 

A  Latin  Lexicon. 
The  same  gentleman  has  ready  for  publication, 

An  Intellectual  Arithmetic, 

A  Written  Arithmetic, 

An  Algebra  for  Common  Schools,  and  for  Classes  pre- 
paring for  College, 

A  Series   of  Confederate   Readers,    in  gradual  lessons, 
three  in  number, 

A  Fourth  Reader,  intended  also  for  Higher  Classes  in 
Young  Ladies'  Schools. 
Many  of  the  lessons  in  these  readers  are  original,  and  on 
Southern  subjects. 

A  Confederate  States  School  Dictionary,  on  the  basis  of 
Walker,  to  be  issued  by  McCarter  &  Co. 
Wm.  P.  Jacobs,  of  Columbia,  is  preparing 

A  Manual  of  Phonography. 
J.  D.  Geddings,  of  Charleston,  has  a  Spelling  Book  ready 
for  the  press. 

H.   M.  Bruns,   L.  L.  D.,   of  Charleston,  has  ready  for  the 
press, 

The  Southern  High  School  Algebra,  containing  the  most 
useful  parts  of  that  science,  explained  and  illustrated 
by  numerous  examples. 
A  Geography  of  South  Carolina,  Historical  and  Descrip- 
tive, with  brief  notices  of  battles  and  eminent  men — to 
which'  is  added  a  Gazetteer  of  the  State,  designed  for 
Schools  and  private  use. 


14  PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE 

The  stereotype  plates  of  Carpenter's  Speller  and  Definer  are 
in  the  hands  of  a  Columbia  firm,  but  they  have  been  able  to 
make  no  arrangements  for  publishing  it. 

FROM   GEORGIA. 

Rice's  Intermediate  Geography — published  by  J.  J.  Toon, 
Atlanta. 

J.  S.  F.  Lancaster,  of  Savannah,  has  in  course  of  preparation, 

A  Latin  Grammar. 
B.  Mallon,  of  Bethany,  Ga.,  has  in  course  of  preparation, 

A  Common  School  Speller. 
J.  F.  Cann,  of  Savannah, 

A  Juvenile  Speaker  and  a  larger  work  for  Academies  and 
High  Schools,  with  Recitations  of  choice  selections  of 
prose  and  poetry  suitable  for  girls. 
J.  J.  Judge  of  LaGrange,  has  a  Speaker  also  on  hand. 

FROM  ALABAMA. 

No  list  yet  reported. 

FROM   LOUISIANA. 

No  list  yet  reported. 

On  motion  of  J.  F.  Cann,  Ga.,  it  was  decided  that  the  first 
annual  meeting  of  the  Association  be  held  on  the  first 
Wednesday  of  September,  1863. 

The  following  invitations  were  extended  to  the  Association : 

Mr.  Sterling,  of  North  Carolina,,  in  behalf  of  the  citizens  of 
Greensboro',  invited  the  Association  to  hold  their  next  session 
in  that  town.  Mr.  May  son,  of  Atlanta,  Ga.,  invited  the  Asso- 
ciation to  meet  in  that  city. 

It  was  decided  that  the  next  meeting  of  the  Association  be 
held  in  Atlanta,  Ga. 

The  following  resolutions,  offered  by  R.  Sterling,  of  N.  C, 
were  adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  the  Association  are  due,  and  are  hereby  ten* 
dered  to  the  officers  of  this  bod)',  for  the  fidelity  and  ability  with  which  they 
have  discharged  the  duties  of  their  several  offices. 

Resolved,  That  we  hereby  tender  our  thanks  to  Dr.  R.  W.  Gibbes,  Sr.,  who 
presided  at  our  preliminary  meeting,  and  so  materially  aided  in  the  organization 
of  this  Association;  and,  also,  for  furnishing,  without  charge,  printed  blanks  for 
the  use  of  the  Secretary. 

The  following  resolutions  were  adopted : 


CONVENTION  OF  TEACHERS.  15 

By  T.  J.  Weils,  S.  CU- 

Resolved,  That  a  committee,  consisting  of  one  from  each  State  represented,  be 
appointed  to  solicit  funds  for  the  use  of  the  Association  ;  and  that  said  commit- 
tee report  at  annual  meeting. 

T.  J.  WELLS. S.  Carolina. 

G.  B.  TAYLOR, . .  .  Virginia. 

S.  H.  WILEY, X.Carolina. 

J.  R.  MAYSON,...   Georgia.       ^Committee. 

J.  AY.  PRATT Alabama. 

W    H.  STRATTON,  Louisiana. 

By  S.  H.  Wiley,  of  N.  C— 

Resolved,  That  the  thanks  of  this  Association  be,  and  they  are  hereby  ten- 
dered, to  those  railroads  which  have  transported  delegates  at  reduced  fare. 

On  motion  of  Mr,  Sterling,  of  N.  C,  the  Recording  Secre- 
tary was  directed  to  have  500  copies  of  the  proceedings  of 
this  Association  printed  in  permanent  form  and  distributed  to 
the  members  of  the  Association. 

Lieut.  Patrick,  of  the  State  Military  Academy,  extended 
an  invitation  to  the  members  of  the  Association,  to  visit  the 
Institution  and  witness  the  drill  and  dress-parade  at  4  o'clock, 
P.  M. 

On  motion,  a  committee,  consisting  of  Messrs.  S.  H.  Wiley, 
R.  Sterling  and  S.  Lander,  was  appointed  to  draft  by-laws  for 
this  Association  and  report  at  next  meeting. 

After  a  brief  and  appropriate  valedictory  address  by  the 
President,  the  Association  adjourned  to  meet  in  Atlanta,  Ga., 
on  the  first  Wednesday  in  September,  1863. 

J.  L.  REYNOLDS,  D.  D.,  President. 

T.  Sumner  Stevexs,  Secretary. 


16 


PROCEEDINGS   OF   THE 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  ASSOCIATION. 


VIRGINIA. 
Names.  Institution. 

W.  T.  Davis,  South.  Fern.  Col.  and  Schools, 

Rev.  Geo.  tf .  Taylor,  (late)  Staunton  Academy, 
T.  Hume,  Jr.,  (late)  Chesapeake  Fern.  Inst. 

NORTH   CAROLINA. 
Names.  Institution. 

Richard  Sterling,         Edgeworth  Female  Seminary, 
Rev.  C.  H.  Wiley,        Supt.  Common  Schools, 
Rev.  R.  DeSchweinitz, Salem  Fern.  Academy, 


M.  D.  Johnston, 
Willie  J.  Palmer, 

S.  H.  Wiley, 
Charles  W.  Smythe, 
S.  Lander, 

D.  S.  Richardson, 
A.  D.  Wilkinson, 

E.  P.  Hall, 
William  Bingham, 
J.  H.  Gibbon, 
Rev.  A.  G.  Stacy, 
A.  W.  Owen, 

A.  J.  Newsom. 


Male  Academy, 

Prin.  N.  C-  Ins.  for  Deaf  and 

Dumb  and  the  Blind, 
Salisbury  Male  Academy, 
English  and  Classical  School, 
Female  Seminary, 
Principal  Wilson  Schools, 
Principal  Female  School, 
Teacher  Common  Schools, 
Bingham  School, 

Davenport  Female  College, 
Male  xicademy, 


Names. 
H.  W.  Gibbes,  M.  D., 
J.  B.  Patrick, 
J.  P.  Thomas, 
Joseph  Le  Conte, 
R.  O.  Sams, 
A.  J.  Nems, 
M.  LaBorde, 
Rev.  H.  B.  Cunningham 
Henry  M.  Mood, 
T.  E.  Wannamaker, 
J.  E.  B.  Evans,  M.  D  * 
F.  W.  Pape, 
W.  J.  Ligen, 


SOUTH   CAROLINA. 
Institution. 

S.  C.  Military  Academy, 
Sup't  Arsenal  Academy, 
Prof.  Chem.  &  Geol.  S.  C. 
State  Military  Academy, 


Post  Office. 
Petersburg. 
Staunton. 
Hampton. 

Post  Office. 
Greensboro'. 
Greensboro'. 
Salem. 
Charlotte. 

Raleigh, 
Salisbury, 
Lexington. 
Lincolnton. 
Wilson. 
Salisbury. 
Mt.  Vernon. 
Oaks,  Or'geco. 

Lenoir. 
Salisbury. 


Post  Office. 
Columbia. 


Col. 


Prof.  S.  C.  College, 
D.  D., 

Pres.  Columbia  Fern.  Col. 
Prof.  Columbia  Fern.  Col., 
Principal  Boys'  School, 
Prin.  Columbia  Male  School, 
Prin.  Pendleton  Male  Acad. 


CONVENTION   OF  TEACHERS. 


17 


F.  A.  Sawyer, 

Prin.  Girls'  High  and  normal 

School. 

Charleston. 

Wm.  Curtis, 

Prin.  Limestone  Springs  Fem. 
High  School, 

E.  H.  Pooser, 

Prin.  Palmetto  Acad.  Richland 

District, 

Gadsden. 

T.  J.  Wells, 

Walterboro'  Academy, 

C.  H.  Leverett, 

Prin.  Cheraw  School, 

Rev.  Chas.  E.  Leverett, 

Columbia. 

T.  S.  Goodwin,  M.  D. 

<< 

"VVm.  Reynolds,  M.  ] 

D.,    Representing  Prin'ls  Columbia 
Female  Academy, 

C.  P.  Pelham, 

Columbia. 

W.  J.  Duffie, 

Newberry. 

Wm.  K.  Blake, 

Pres.  Spartanburg  Fem.  Col. 

Rev.  T.  L.  Holmes, 

Prof.  Laurensville  Fem.  Col. 

P.  C.  Johnston, 

Reidville  Schools, 

Reidville. 

Rev.  R.  R.  Vann, 

Prof.  Latin,  Fairfield  Fem.  Ins. 

S.  A.  Weber, 

Male  Academy, 

Unionville. 

W.  P.  Jacobs, 

Tutor, 

Columbia. 

Jas.  H.  Carlisle, 

Wofford  College, 

Spartanb'g. 

D.  P.  Gregg, 

Golumbia. 

B.  II.  Robertson, 

Winnsboro. 

James  Woodrow, 

Theological  Seminary, 

Columbia. 

Jno.  B.  Adjer, 

<(                            u 

w 

Wm.  Johnson, 

GEORGIA. 

u 

Names. 

Institution. 

Post  Office. 

J.  R.  Mayson, 

Pres.  Atlanta  Female  Ins. 

Atlanta. 

T.  Sumner  Stevens, 

Prin.  Summerville  Academy, 

Midville. 

Rev.  Theo.  Niemann,    Prin.  Concordia  Hall  School, 

Savannah. 

J.  Stoddard, 

On  the  part  of  the  State  of  Ga., 

Savannah. 

J.  F.  Cann, 

Principal  Public  School, 

Savannah. 

J.  S.  F.  Lancaster, 

Prin.  Select  Female  School, 

Savannah. 

Rev.  W.  H.  Adams; 

i 

Washington, 

B.  Mallon, 

Bethany  Academy, 

Bethany. 

Geo.  T.  Palmer, 

Bartow  Academy, 

Bartow. 

J.  M.  Caldwell, 

Female  College, 

ALABAMA. 

Rome. 

Names, 

Institution. 

Post  Office. 

G.  D.  Hines, 

Teacher  of  Public  School, 

Oswiche. 

S.  T.  Peace, 

Principal  Cave  Creek  Academy, 

Blue  Mountain. 

Jno.  W.  Pratt, 

University  of  Alabama, 
LOUISIANA. 

Tuscaloosa. 

W.  H.  Stratton, 
C 

(late)  Principal  Male  School, 

Jackfioc. 

18  PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE 

[Letter  from  President  Davis.~\ 

Executive  Office,  Richmond,  Va.,  ) 
April  22nd,  1863.  ( 

Messrs.  C.  A.  Wiley,  J.  0.  Campbell,  and  W.  J.  Palmer : 

Gentlemen  :  I  have  the  honor  to  acknowledge  your  invi- 
tation to  attend  a  meeting  to  be  held  in  Columbia,  S.  C,  to 
deliberate  upon  the  best  method  of  supplying  text  books  for 
schools  and  colleges,  and  promoting  the  progress  of  education 
in  the  Confederate  States.  The  object  commands  my  fullest 
sympathy,  and  has,  for  many  years,  attracted  my  earnest  con- 
sideration. 

It  would  be  difficult  to  overestimate  the  influence  of  pri- 
mary books  in  the  promotion  of  character  and  the  develop- 
ment of  mind.  Our  form  of  Government  is  only  adapted  to 
a  virtuous  and  intelligent  people,  and  there  can  be  more  im- 
perative duty  of  the  generation  which  is  passing  away,  than 
that  of  providing  for  the  moral,  intellectual  and  religious 
culture  of  those  who  are  to  succeed  them.  As  a  general  pro- 
position, it  may,  I  think,  be  safely  asserted,  that  all  true 
greatness  rests  upon  virtue,  and  that  religion  is,  in  a  people, 
the  source  and  support  of  virtue.  The  first  impressions  on 
the  youthful  mind  are  to  its  subsequent  current  of  thought, 
what  the  springs  are  to  the  river  they  form;  and  I  rejoice  to 
know  that  the  task  of  preserving  these  educational  springs  in 
purity,  has  been  devolved  on  men  so  well  qualified  to  secure 
the  desired  result.  I  have  only  to  regret  my  inability  to  meet 
you,  because  it  deprives  me  of  the  pleasure  your  Association 
would  have  given. 

"With  my  best  wishes,  I  am,  very  respectfully, 

Your  fellow  citizen, 

JEFFERSON  DAVIS. 


[Letter  from,  Gov.  Vance,  of  North  Carolina.'] 

State  of  North  Carolina, 
Executive  Dep'tm't,  Raleigh,  April  22,  1863. 

Mr.    W.  J.  Palmer,  Principal  N.    C.  Institute  for  the  Deaf, 
Dumb  and  Blind : 
Dear  Sir  :    The  circular  of  the  Executive  Committee  of 


CONVENTION  OF  TEACHERS.  19 

the  Educational  Association  of  N.  C,  of  which  you  are  a 
member,  has  been  received,  informing  me  of  the  design  to 
hold  a  general  convention  of  the  Teachers  of  the  South,  for 
the  purpose  of  considering  the  best  means  of  supplying  text 
books  for  schools  and  colleges,  and  for  promoting  the  cause  oi 
education  generally,  at  Columbia,  S.  C,  on  the  28th  instant, 
and  inviting  me  to  attend. 

While  expressing  my  regret  at  being  unable  to  accept  your 
invitation,  I  beg  leave  to  say  that  it  affords  me  very  great 
pleasure  to  see  that  the  desolation  of  war  does  not  prevent 
the  good  men  of  the  country  from  looking  after  this  great  and 
important  matter.  This  is  certainly  the  time  to  inaugurate 
the  system  of  supplying  our  schools  with  our  own  books,  and 
of  impressing  the  minds  of  our  children  with  the  effusions  of 
Southern  genius. 

May  God  bless  and  prosper  your  efforts  in  a  cause  so  patri- 
otic and  so  greatly  to  be  commended  by  every  true  Southern 
heart. 

Very  respectfully,  your  obedient  servant, 

Z.  B.  VANCE. 


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